Substance Misuse Prevention
The Idaho Department of Education partners with other state agencies, including the Idaho State Police, Idaho Public Television, and the Office of Drug Policy, to provide substance misuse prevention resources and education for students and families. The department also offers small grants to support school and community events that raise awareness about the risks of drug and alcohol use.
These activities are made possible through the Idaho Millennium Fund and together, these they help keep communities safe, improve education outcomes, and support students in thriving academically now and growing into healthy, successful adults.
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Education, Training, and Resources
Explore these websites for information about state and community funding and education opportunities tailored to Idaho schools and students including their families.
Office of Drug Policy
The Idaho Office of Drug Policy leads Idaho’s drug and substance abuse policy and prevention efforts by developing and implementing strategic action plans and collaborative partnerships to reduce drug and substance abuse and related consequences. They maintain a comprehensive list evidence-based trainings and house extensive substance misuse data.
Be the Parents
Be the Parents is a campaign of the Idaho Office of Drug Policy (ODP) that works to prevent and reduce underage drinking in Idaho. They help Idaho parents understand the risks of underage drinking and how to prevent it, and where to go for help if they need it.
Project Filter
The Idaho Fentanyl Education Program (IFEP) is an outreach initiative that helps eliminate fentanyl and substance abuse among students within the Idaho K-12 public education system through comprehensive and collaborative efforts.
Idaho Fentanyl Education Project
Idaho Fentanyl Education Project website
The Idaho Fentanyl Education Program (IFEP) is an outreach initiative that helps eliminate fentanyl and substance abuse among students within the Idaho K-12 public education system through comprehensive and collaborative efforts.
Public Health Districts
Idaho’s seven independent Public Health Districts (PHDs) are locally governed entities established in 1970 to provide essential preventative health services, education, and environmental protection statewide, ensuring services reach all counties regardless of size.
Student Health and Safety Divisions
Contact
Katie Watkins
Coordinator
(208) 332-6959
kwatkins@sde.idaho.gov